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From the looks of it, Arg seemed to have hit it off straight away with the gorgeous blonde as he escorted her down the street.

The mystery female showed off her leggy frame in a sexily slashed dress as she giggled along to James.

Handsome: The TOWIE star, who has shed a considerable amount of weight after a stint at a Thai rehab earlier this year, looked suave as he worked his charm on the blonde as he whisked her off for drinks

James clearly oozed body confidence following his image overhaul as he put on an incredibly dapper display

James confirmed his participation in the reality dating show just last week.

Arg announced: 'Super excited for my comeback to the small screen & taking part in the brilliant @celebsgodating on E4.

'I'm a huge fan of the show after watching 2 of my closest mates Joey & Ferne previously take part!'

Poking fun at his own unsuccessful relationships of the past, he then added jestingly: 'Hopefully I don't get rejected too many times lol,' before calling out to his followers, 'Anyone up for a date!? Haha x'.

Meanwhile, it looks like Lydia Bright has finally moved on from her high school sweetheart, going public with her new boyfriend by sharing a sweet birthday message to him on Sunday.

Who's the hottie? The mystery female showed off her leggy frame in a sexily slashed dress as she soaked up James' company

New man: Meanwhile, it looks like his ex Lydia Bright has finally moved on from her high school sweetheart - going public with her new boyfriend by sharing a sweet birthday message to him on Sunday

The Instagram picture sees Lydia with her back to the camera, kissing her new man while obstructing his face as they canoodle in front of two balloons forming the number 31.

According to The Sun, the mystery man in question is car garage owner Lee Cronin, a fitness fan who is no stranger to a shirtless selfie.

She wrote alongside the image: 'Sunday funday with all my favourite people. Happy birthday my love'.

Lydia's fans were stunned to learn she had a secret boyfriend, reacting to her post with excitement and surprise.

New man: According to The Sun, the mystery man in question is car garage owner Lee Cronin, a fitness fan who is no stranger to a shirtless selfie

They posted, 'So happy for you, So glad you found love Lydia!', with another shared, 'Ahhhhhhh WHO IS IT?? But already major upgrade on Arg', and a third wrote'you deserve to be so happy and have your "happily ever after"'.

MailOnline has contacted Lydia's representatives for comment.

Meanwhile, Lydia's ex is hoping to find love as well since he has signed up for the next series of Celebs Go Dating, confirming his participation in the reality search just last week.

Thrilled: Lydia's fans were stunned to learn she had a secret boyfriend, reacting to her post with excitement and surprise

Moving on: TOWIE fans have seen her on/off relationship with James play out on screen for years